Germany have once again suffered a heavy سقوط. Eliminated as early as the Round of 16 of the World Cup by Paraguay (1-1, 3-4 on penalties), the Nationalmannschaft exit the tournament far earlier than expected. It marks another major failure for a football giant already scarred by several recent disappointments on the international stage.
Germany likely believed they had their safety net with the penalty shootout. Facing Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the Nationalmannschaft could rely on an impressive statistic: they had never lost a shootout in World Cup history. But this time, the German machine broke down. After a tense draw (1-1), Germany finally cracked on penalties (3-4), suffering their very first defeat in a World Cup shootout. Until now, they had won all four previous attempts. This historic invincibility ended at the worst possible moment, in a match that was supposed to pave the way for a much more ambitious run.
Germany’s Penalty Shootout Collapse
The result: Germany are already out of the World Cup, eliminated by Paraguay on a nightmare night. A first of its kind, but above all a resounding fiasco for a team that continues to sink deeper into crisis.
After this shock elimination, Jürgen Klopp did not hold back. The former Liverpool manager believes German football must now undergo deep self-reflection. According to him, the issue goes far beyond this World Cup and concerns the entire development structure of the country.
Kai Havertz also showed his deep disappointment after the match. Scorer of his third goal in this World Cup, the Arsenal forward could not prevent the elimination. Speaking to reporters, he apologized to German fans, admitting that this latest early exit hurts deeply.
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